{"id":42294,"date":"2026-06-03T13:08:56","date_gmt":"2026-06-03T17:08:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/?post_type=bates_events&#038;p=42294"},"modified":"2026-06-10T09:52:26","modified_gmt":"2026-06-10T13:52:26","slug":"new-york-student-alumni-networking-2026","status":"publish","type":"bates_events","link":"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/alumni\/events\/new-york-student-alumni-networking-2026\/","title":{"rendered":"New York Bobcats: Student &amp; Alumni Networking"},"content":{"rendered":"\n\n\n<p>The <a href=\"https:\/\/www.bates.edu\/purposeful-work\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Bates College Center for Purposeful Work<\/a> and the Office of Alumni Engagement warmly invite you to a special New York City networking reception. This is your chance to connect with fellow Batesies, expand your professional horizons, and enjoy a memorable summer evening in the city.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Join us for an evening of meaningful conversation connecting Bates alumni with current students across industries, experiences, and generations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:10px\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-lightgray-bg has-dark-color has-text-color\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p><strong>What to Expect:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Rotating conversations with students and alumni, ensuring diverse connections.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>A welcoming, energetic environment perfect for building relationships.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complimentary light refreshments throughout the evening.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Why This Event Matters:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Alumni: Share your insights, mentor the next generation of Bobcats, and reconnect with friends who share your Bates bond.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Students: Gain invaluable career advice, mentorship, and new perspectives on life after Bates as you prepare to join our expansive alumni community.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h5 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"register\">Register:<\/h5>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-bates-slate-integrations-event-embed bates-slate-integration-event-embed _hide-event-date _hide-event-location _hide-event-description\" id=\"form_f91d03da-8e04-4ddc-b6c2-db5326311b04\" data-eventid=\"f91d03da-8e04-4ddc-b6c2-db5326311b04\" data-embedtype=\"simple\">Loading&#8230;<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-style-lightgray-bg has-dark-color has-text-color is-vertical is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8cf370e7 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Get in Touch<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Our Alumni Engagement team is here to help. 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